Shareholders in Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc are reaping exceptional gains, with the company delivering returns that far outpace the broader market, driven by robust financial performance and sustained investor confidence.
The aviation handling and logistics firm has emerged as one of the standout performers on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, posting a year-to-date return of 124.07 per cent, nearly three times the market average of 45.05 per cent on the All-Share Index (ASI).
The rally has significantly boosted investor portfolios. A N100,000 investment at the start of the year would now be worth about N224,070, while a N1 million holding would have grown to roughly N2.24 million.
NAHCO’s share price has more than doubled, rising from N46.05 in 2024 to N108 in 2025, reinforcing its position as one of the market’s top-performing stocks. With a free float of 56.68 per cent, the company’s gains have also translated into broad-based wealth creation, particularly among retail investors who hold over one billion shares.
The company’s market performance is underpinned by solid financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Revenue rose by 21.8 per cent to N65.21 billion
- Gross profit increased to N38.61 billion
- Operating profit climbed 25 per cent to N24.84 billion
- Profit before tax grew 30 per cent to N24.26 billion
- Profit after tax surged 39.91 per cent to N18.0 billion
- Earnings per share rose 40 per cent to N9.24
Balance sheet strength also improved, with total assets increasing to N53.88 billion and shareholders’ funds rising 32 per cent to N26.5 billion.
Key profitability ratios showed steady gains, with operating margin improving to 38.09 per cent and return on assets rising to 45.02 per cent, reflecting efficient cost management despite inflationary pressures.
Backed by strong earnings, the board, led by Seinde Fadeni, has proposed a total dividend payout of N12.18 billion for 2025, translating to N6.25 per share, up from N5.94 in the previous year.
In addition, shareholders are set to receive a bonus issue of one share for every seven held, effectively increasing their holdings by 14.3 per cent.
Management says the company’s growth trajectory is supported by ongoing investments in equipment, infrastructure, and human capital, alongside expansion into areas such as cargo logistics, free trade zones, and energy solutions.
Olumuyiwa Olumekun, Group Managing Director, noted that operational efficiency and strategic expansion will continue to drive performance, even in a challenging economic environment.
With strong fundamentals, rising profitability, and consistent shareholder returns, NAHCO is positioning itself to sustain its momentum as one of the Nigerian market’s most compelling growth stories.
